Excellent profile of three transgender Latinas
Three transgender Latina women tell their stories, bringing to life the experiences of immigrants like them, some undocumented and some not, in the United StatesTres mujeres, transgénero, latinas,...
View ArticleThe White House shares 5 ways Obamacare helps the LGBT community
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is being cited by the White House as an example of the government's work towards equality for LGBT people in the country, and an infographic is provided to explain how.On...
View ArticleA&E Network places star on indefinite filming hiatus following anti-gay remarks
Following calls from GLAAD, A&E Network has placed Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty on an indefinite filming hiatus after he made anti-gay remarks in a recent profile in GQ Magazine. The network said...
View ArticleBishop Peggy Johnson: United Methodist Church laws are discriminatory against...
Bishop Peggy Johnson of Eastern Pennsylvania responded to a petition she received from the "clergy of the Philadelphia Episcopal area who stand in support of all LGBT members within the world-wide...
View ArticleBob Newhart bows out of gig with anti-LGBT organization
Bob Newhart, the beloved actor and comedian, quietly announced over social media that he has cancelled his upcoming gig at the Legatus Summit. This follows GLAAD and several LGBT advocates and...
View ArticleWhat to Watch Thursday 12/19: New "White Collar"
Tonight catch all new episodes of Project Runway All Stars and White Collar.What to Watch: Thursday, December 199:00pm: Project Runway All Stars, Lifetime (1 hr) NEWChristian Siriano, Nina Garcia and...
View ArticleGLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, December 19, 2013
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALTime Out London to lose LGBT-specific section in restructure - PinkNewsIndian...
View ArticleBREAKING: Olympian Brian Boitano comes out as gay before heading to Sochi
Brian Boitano, Olympic gold medalist and US delegate to the 2014 Sochi Olympics, has come out as openly gay.Taking home the gold for figure skating in 1988, Brian was recently appointed by President...
View ArticleNew Mexico becomes 17th state with marriage equality
Today, New Mexico's Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling to allow marriage for same-sex couples in the state. The court ruling said:We hold that the State of New Mexico is constitutionally required...
View ArticleVast majority of Louisianans support LGBT legal protections
Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Public Policy Research Lab recently found that the overwhelming majority of people in the state believe that transgender and gay communities deserve equal protection...
View ArticleNew documentary "Queens and Cowboys" explores world of LGBT rodeo stars
The International Gay Rodeo Association is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the vibrant LGBT rodeo scene, sponsoring competitions around North America for its more than 5,000 members. The...
View ArticleRev. Frank Schaefer defrocked for blessing his gay son's marriage
United Methodist minister Rev. Frank Schaefer was defrocked on Thursday for presiding at his son’s wedding to the man he loves. The punishment was handed down by the United Methodist Church in...
View ArticleGLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, December 20, 2013
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALUganda lawmakers approve anti-gay bill that imposes life sentences on gay people -...
View ArticleA travesty of justice: Uganda's parliament passes life imprisonment for LGBT...
Uganda has passed its draconian anti-LGBT law that has been under consideration since 2009. The law does not include the death penalty provision it once did, but rather imprisons LGBT people for life....
View ArticleWhat to Watch Weekend 12/20-22: Catch a new "The Carrie Diaries" for a big...
This weekend catch new episodes of The Carrie Diaries and Getting On.What to Watch: Friday, December 208:00pm: The Carrie Diaries, CW (1 hr) NEWTom gives Walt advice after his parents kick him out upon...
View ArticleCatholic school students protest gay vice-principal's dismissal
Hundreds of students from Eastside Catholic High School staged a protest in support of vice principal Mark Zmuda who was dismissed for marrying the man he loves. The students organized sit-ins and...
View ArticleThe GLAAD Wrap: Casting news for 'True Blood,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and a new...
Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.1) True Blood's Lafayette (Nelsan...
View ArticleUtah's marriage equality ban ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down Utah's ban on marriage equality, saying it is unconstitutional. The Salt Lake Tribune has the report:A federal judge in Utah Friday struck down the state’s ban on...
View ArticleLockheed Martin Corp. will no longer fund Boy Scouts of America
The longstanding global security and aerospace corporation Lockheed Martin will no longer provide funding to the Boy Scouts of America as a result of the BSA's discriminatory ban on LGBT scout...
View ArticleCelebrities who came out in 2013
2013 was a major year for coming out in sports, entertainment, business, and more. Take a look at the list below: Tom Daley– British diver and Olympic medalist Tom Daley made news in a YouTube video...
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